Founded in 2002, it has about 20 member press clubs around the world. The association itself is based in Dubai, but about half of all member organizations are in Europe. The association's website includes contact information for all of its member groups.

Offers training to journalists around the world. Also operates the International Journalists' Network, whose mission is to connect media professionals who are trying to raise journalistic standards in the countries where they work.

Active members of the Overseas Press Club may be foreign journalists working in the United States or U.S. journalists working abroad. Associate memberships are available to non-working journalists as well as other working professionals, like public information officers. The OPC has an extensive list of other press clubs around the world where its members are welcome. There is also an Overseas Press Club of Cambodia. The group was once a Foreign Correspondents Club, but renamed itself after a restaurant group trademarked the FCC name. The OPC of Cambodia holds regular meetings and its website has great resources, including English-speaking press contacts and advice on things like health care and how to get press passes.